Protests against the Igbo king in KuGompo city turn violent (Pheello Olifant COGTA Spokesperson)

A controversial “Igbo king” coronation in KuGompo City has sparked outrage, with locals calling it unlawful and disrespectful to Xhosa traditions.Protests have erupted as residents and political groups demand action, raising questions around sovereignty and customary leadership. Eastern Cape COGTA responds, addressing the legality of the event and what steps are being taken moving forward. Get ready for the ride of your life with Thando Thabethe, Matt Flax, and Lerato Höffele every Monday to Friday from 3–6pm.  Strap in for out-of-the-box topics, games, anecdotes, and antics that everyone—young and old—can enjoy. Test your general knowledge with Can’t Beat, take on the Tuesday Challenge, and don’t miss the Friday Live edition from Montecasino, featuring the hottest guests.   Thank you for listening to the Drive with Thando podcast  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 to Drive with Thando broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y  For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/DPbJW3r or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/ODmGX07  Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9  Follow us on social media  947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/  947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg  947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg  947 on X https://x.com/947   947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.